The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the senior member of the Chancellor’s staff and acts for the Chancellor in his absence. The Provost convenes and chairs meetings of the Provost’s Council and undertakes special assignments at the request of the Chancellor.

This officer has primary responsibility for coordination of planning, policy, development, assessment and overall management of the divisions of academic affairs and information services. This officer has primary responsibility for all academic divisions and programs including AddRan College of Humanities and Social Sciences, M.J. Neeley School of Business, College of Communication, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, the Mary Couts Burnett Library, Admissions, and the Honors Program. Working with the Provost/Vice Chancellor are several Associate Vice Chancellors and Assistant Provosts.

They have administrative oversight of various academic support units including: the Center for Academic Services, Center for Instructional Services, Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Writing, Institute of Behavioral Research, Intensive English Program, Ranch Management Program, TCUglobalcenter, TCU Press, and the offices of Assessment, Enrollment Management, Extended Education, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, International Education, Research and Sponsored Projects, and the Registrar. In addition the Provost/Vice Chancellor chairs the University Council and meets regularly with the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate.